Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Neurology Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position in the targeted location. This role involves floating between units as needed, providing specialized care for neuro patients, and working night shifts. The RN must be proficient in neuro skills, including stroke assessment and trauma care, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid state license (compact license accepted), BLS certification, NIHSS certification, at least 1 year of recent neuro patient experience, proficiency in cerebrovascular accident (CVA), isolation precautions/PPE, Med/Surg, neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, traumatic brain injury, and use of rapid response/code teams; Epic charting system experience required
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Float: Float rotation may be required to other neuro or medical surgical units based on skill sets and staffing needs
Additional Information: Must have a vehicle for this assignment. Candidates will be expected to work three of the five designated holidays and to comply with the facilitys float requests, which may include floating to sister facilities in nearby locations. Successful candidates will need to provide two references covering 1 year within the last 3 years.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1319084. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Neurology Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portland, OR
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Spinal Cord Injuryunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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